Kilobytes to Bytes

1 kb = 1,000 bytes. Multiply kilobytes by 1,000 to get bytes; divide bytes by 1,000 to go back.

1,000
Bytes → Kilobytes Formula: byte = kb × 1,000

Kilobytes to bytes conversion table

KilobytesBytes
1 kb 1,000 byte
2 kb 2,000 byte
3 kb 3,000 byte
4 kb 4,000 byte
5 kb 5,000 byte
6 kb 6,000 byte
7 kb 7,000 byte
8 kb 8,000 byte
KilobytesBytes
9 kb 9,000 byte
10 kb 10,000 byte
20 kb 20,000 byte
50 kb 50,000 byte
100 kb 100,000 byte
500 kb 500,000 byte
1,000 kb 1,000,000 byte

How to convert kilobytes to bytes

Step 1

Take the value in kilobytes.

10 kb

Step 2

Multiply by 1,000.

10 × 1,000

Step 3

Round to the precision you need.

= 10,000 byte

The factor is rounded to six significant digits; the copy button on any result gives the full-precision value.

Common kilobytes to bytes conversions

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Frequently asked questions

How many bytes are in a kb?
There are 1,000 bytes in one kb. Going the other way, one byte is 0.001 kilobytes.
How do I convert kilobytes to bytes?
Multiply the number of kilobytes by 1,000. For example, 10 kb × 1,000 = 10,000 byte.
What is 5 kilobytes in bytes?
5 kilobytes is 5,000 bytes.
What is 100 kilobytes in bytes?
100 kilobytes is 100,000 bytes.